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The Sporkful

Dan Pashman
Maria Bamford
Eating Disorders
Mental Health
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Chinese Cuisine
Duluth, Minnesota
Maximalist Dining
Michelin Guide
New Year
Food Science
Soda
Ddeokbokki
Restaurant Reviews
Los Angeles
Ice Cream
Foodie Bros
Dave Portnoy
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
Tahini
Rice Crispy Treats

3x James Beard Award winner. Named one of TIME's 100 Best Podcasts Of All Time. We obsess about food to learn more about people. It's not for foodies, it's for eaters. Hosted by Dan Pashman, inventor of the viral pasta shape cascatelli.

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Stanley Tucci
Actor known for his culinary shows and food-centered films
Self
Episode: Stanley Tucci Always Keeps A Martini Kit On Set
Bryant Terry
A chef, author, artist, and publisher known for his expertise in vegan cuisine, particularly focusing on black vegan food.
Four Color Books, part of Penguin Random House
Episode: A Hip Hop Track Inspired Bryant Terry To Go Vegan (Reheat)
Joanne Lee Molinaro
Known as The Korean Vegan, a food blogger and cookbook author, previously a partner at a law firm
The Korean Vegan
Episode: Can We Go Viral On TikTok? (Reheat)
Bettina Makalintal
Associate editor at Bon Appetit, expert on food TikTok culture
Bon Appetit
Episode: Can We Go Viral On TikTok? (Reheat)
Amy Sedaris
An actress, comedian, and author known for her work in hospitality and entertainment.
Star of BoJack Horseman
Episode: Hosting Thanksgiving With Amy Sedaris (Reheat)
Roy Wood Jr.
Comedian and host of Have I Got News For You
CNN, The Sporkful
Episode: The Last Meal Roy Wood Jr. Made For His Father
Gabe Aponte
Graduate resident director at the University of Denver and Halloween candy enthusiast
University of Denver
Episode: A Comprehensive Candy Treatise For Halloween (Reheat)
Patti Woods
Candy expert and blogger behind candyyumyum.com with a focus on candy reviews
Candy Yum Yum
Episode: A Comprehensive Candy Treatise For Halloween (Reheat)
Paul Hollywood
A long-time judge on The Great British Bake Off, known for his expertise in baking and personable judging style.
The Great British Bake Off
Episode: How Does Paul Hollywood Dunk His Cookies?

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 5.2k ratings
  • Fun episodes

    I really enjoyed the episode with Alan Alda. The things I don’t like is Dan has a tendency to virtue signal and pat himself on his back. I would like to hear more pure stories about food and less about politics. Overall it’s a good show with some terrific concepts.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Allen0671
    United States2 months ago
  • More about social media influencers than food

    I love Dan Pashman and I’ve always enjoyed his contributions on a different podcast that truly is about food and cooking, so I was excited about him starting this podcast. But after several episodes, I was just disappointed that every episode revolved around some gimmicky social media influencer. Social media is a big corny popularity contest that is kinda like adults opting to go back to high school, and interviewing influencers is just like choosing to talk to the most popular kids instead of ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DaringDante276
    United States2 months ago
  • Enough with the cascatelli already

    I like Dan and the show in general, but I’m so tired of hearing him talk about cascatelli like it’s revolutionizing the pasta world. Hearing about what goes into the design and manufacturing of pasta was an interesting miniseries. I even did the initial preorder and have picked it up a few times when I see it in the grocery store. It’s fine, but please stop acting like it’s anything more than radiatore cut into 3 pieces 🙄

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ChiusReviews
    United States2 months ago
  • I heard about this podcast on Smash Boom Best(another great podcast) and love it!!!

    I really enjoy listening to people talk about food(I know, I’m weird) and this one is one of the best!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZenPenguin
    United States2 months ago
  • Surprising

    I’m not always interested in the name of the topic, but every episode offers something compelling. Love the pasta updates in particular.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    commonwealth25
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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There's a strong sense of nostalgia in many episodes that resonates deeply with the audience.
Many fans express enjoyment of the diverse range of topics and guest perspectives, and they appreciate the candid discussions about food and identity.
Listeners often appreciate the blend of humor and insightful discussion around food culture.
Feedback indicates a growing concern over increased ad breaks and repeated content, affecting listener satisfaction.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#41
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#36
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#59
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#198
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#161
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#49
India/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Stanley Tucci Always Keeps A Martini Kit On Set
Q: Do you have any tips for me?
Just take a little bite, pause, taste it, and then see what happens.
Stanley Tucci Always Keeps A Martini Kit On Set
Q: What did you make of all the comments and reactions that came to your Negroni video?
I was flattered. People were so nice and complimentary.
Samin Nosrat’s Success Looked Different Behind Closed Doors
Q: What have you added to your manifestation journal recently?
Samin shared that she hadn't opened it in a long time and thought it was something she needed to do, expressing a desire to continue creating and sharing her work with the world.
Samin Nosrat’s Success Looked Different Behind Closed Doors
Q: What is the most overused ingredient and why does it make you so angry?
Samin expressed that ingredients like burrata become a symbol of refined taste and are often overused, pointing out that the quality of burrata varies and that they are frequently served cold in restaurants.
Patti LaBelle Says She Cooks Better Than She Sings (Reheat)
Q: Do you feel like you've encountered similar barriers in the food world?
I don't think I have.

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Recent guests on The Sporkful include:

1. Stanley Tucci
2. Bryant Terry
3. Joanne Lee Molinaro
4. Bettina Makalintal
5. Amy Sedaris
6. Roy Wood Jr.
7. Gabe Aponte
8. Patti Woods

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